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Marina Urman

Woman Whose Face Was Torn Apart By Chimpanzee Reveals Her Appearance 16 Years After Face Transplant

A woman who was mauled by a chimpanzee has shared a health update after undergoing a life-changing face transplant.

Charla Nash was attacked in 2009 by her friend Sandra Herold’s pet chimpanzee, Travis, at Sandra’s home in Connecticut.

The animal ripped off her nose, lips, eyelids, and hands. Though Sandra tried to stop the chimp by hitting him with a shovel and stabbing him in the back, her efforts weren’t enough to prevent the horrific injuries.

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